Counter-Strike 2 Locked In for Esports World Cup 2026 and 2027: Dates Announced
Sep 17, 2025.

Save the dates! Counter-Strike 2 is officially returning to the global stage at the Esports World Cup, with the tournament set to run from August 10 - 23, 2026, and July 16 to August 1, 2027.
Planning for EWC 2026 has already begun! Expect format details, team invites, qualifiers and ticket information to be revealed in the coming months.
The next edition of EWC will once again feature top-tier competition, international rivalries as they clash for a massive prize pool and shot to etch their name on the historic totem in Riyadh.